Can you pick up a language just by listening? I’ve written before that I don’t think it’s very helpful for beginners to start watching Vietnamese TV, hoping to magically pick up the language. If you… Are you practising or improving your listening? What’s the difference?
Language learner & teacher · 10+ years helping learners build practical and effective study habits. Podcasts are one of the easiest ways to learn Vietnamese – you can listen while commuting, cooking or walking. Unlike… Learn Vietnamese with audio – how to use podcasts to learn Vietnamese
Today we continue looking at listening. Last week we checked that it’s listening we’re struggling with. Here’s a technique to help you diagnose your listening problems. The basic idea is that you watch a video… Improve your listening by transcribing (study technique)
By Elisabeth — language teacher and Vietnamese learner. If you’re struggling to understand spoken Vietnamese, this article will help you figure out why – and what to do next. Listening is the weakest skill for… 4 Common Vietnamese Listening Problems (and How to Fix Them)
Last week I wrote that watching Vietnamese films or dramas as a beginner can be a fun way to immerse yourself in Vietnamese and help to attune your ear to Vietnamese. To make this enjoyable… Where to watch Vietnamese videos with subtitles
If you watch a Vietnamese film or TV show when you’re a beginner, you’re obviously not going to understand it all. But is it still worth watching? To be honest, I wasn’t convinced there was… Should you watch Vietnamese films and TV when you’re a beginner?
Listening is absolutely crucial for language learners. Being able to understand the person you’re talking to means you can nod in agreement, respond, ask questions… ie. have a conversation and connect with people. If you… Review: Language Master Key